THIRTY-SECOND REINFORCEMENTS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 17065, 25 July 1917, Page 3

THIRTY-SECOND REINFORCEMENTS.

DEPARTURE OF OTAGO AND SOUTHLAND QUOTA.

Tho Otago and Southland quota of tho Thirty-socond Roinforcements wore accorded n_ farewell at Anzao_ square yesterday, tho citizens turning out in largo numbers. Long boforo tho troops arrived from tho Kensington Drill Hall, the square was crowded. Tho Southlandors, who arrived in town on Monday evening, wero marched from the Early Settlors' Hall, where they had been liberally catered for by the Otago Women's Patriotio Association. Thoao men, totalling some 128, wero tho first to put in an appearance, and , a f ew minutes later came the local men, headed by tho St. ICilda Municipal Band. The men wero addressed by tho Mayor (Mr J. J._ Clark) and Chaplain-captain Small. Associated with these gentlemen were Crs S'ncock, Thompson, Bradley, Kellett, Black Mr G. L. Denniston, and Lieutenant-colonel Stonoharn. Tho procoodings opened with tho Binging of tho National Anthem. The Mayor said that the battle oall which three yoars ago vibrated through tho heart of _ the Empire, had changed our- whole vision. Like a flash wo awoko and sprang to arms—solid and irnitod against the foe. Britain and her gallant allies were combined to crush for over tho most brutal, tho most ruthloss, the most callous, and tho most soulless barbarism that ever sought to destroy the peaco and civilisation of the world. (Applause.) Tho German War Lord never "t! i. a £ reatc . r . mi 'stako than when he thought the British was weak and ' degenerate, with no fisrht loft in it. They had not lived the last three, years without being mado to feel that the splendid spirit of heroic determination, which built up our rimpire, was alive, alert, and strong, and her ;sons from all over tho Empire gladly answered tho call of honour and country. Tho men who had gono from this dominion had proved themselves worthy to be ranked among the best and bravest of tho Empire's splendid soldiers. All honour anu glory to them.—(Applause.) .The men who were leaving that day to join their comrades on the battlefield, would, he was sure, worthily uphold the prestigo of our land. The end of i_ wa , r coulc ' not c °mc till Germany was crushed. The braggart and arrogant nation, whose gospel of ' lcultur" was an abomination to every decent, civilised human being, must never again be permitted to seek to crush righteousness, honour, and truth beneath the heel of its militarism. Anything short, of complete victory would spell our Empire's doom. Tho task before us was tremendous, but it was worthy of us. The day of victory was coming—nothing was surer, — but we could only win by a united and universal spirit of sacrifice and devotion. Let tho days of selfishness, money-making, and greed pass away, and the welfare of our country be our object. "To fight for the right till right is won" must be our battle cry. Many, to their sorrow, had to stay behind, while others went to share in tho toil and glory of the fight, but each of us could do some work for tho Empire. Let us do it gladly and willingly. When the day of came, might we, with a clear conscience, join in the rejoicings, knowing that we did not shrink from sacrifice, ana we did our duty to our . country and the men who had saved the Empire.—(Applause.) His Worship concluded: "Men of the Thirty-second Reinforcements, words cannot express the feelings we have towards you all. Wo can only give expression to the oldv familiar words, 'God speed I Good luck! Good-bye!' There is not a single person in this dominion who is not filled with gratitude towards you and the fullest confidence that you will worthily uphold the good name of this land. You go to make history. Your honour is that you go forth with stout hearts, well knowing what is before you. The name of New Zealand is high in the valorous story of this war, but we believe that the Thirty-second will place it higher still. We believe you will make us prouder than ever of the country that is ours and of the race to which wo belong. We bid you 'Good-bye' in the firm belief that you will ' play the game' and do your duty well and nobly. Go forth to the fight with the sure conviction that right is on your side and that victory will crown your arms.' You leave our city with the heartfelt good wishes of us all. God guard you all. Good luck!"—(Loud applause and cheers.) At his Worship's call loud and ringing choofrs were given for the departing recruits and for the who arc at present fighting. The band played " Soldiers of the King," which appealed to those present. Chaplain-captain Small said that when the first contingent left New Zealand, nearly three years ago, no one imagined that we would be despatching troops on as late a date -as this. None had been more astonished at the length of this war than the foolish man who started it; as he had also been astonished at the force of men that the Empire with the contemptible little army had placed in the field. He thought he was going to have a march over, but had learned his mistako. The end had not yet come, but we were assured that it was approaching. This had been a long fight, and each side had had to keep up every appearance of stability, but as soon as there was evidence of weakness on the part of our foe, our leaders would deliver a knock-out blow. Our hope was that the men of the Thirty-second Reinforcements would be there to take part in it.—(Applause.) We were confident they would as well and as worthily represent New Zealand as had their predecessors.—(Applause.) We placed our honour m their hands, and commended them to God's keeping. We knew we had gone into this war with clean hands for the cause of righteousness and justice and for, the protection of the weak and downtrodden who were unable to protect themselves. We would follow them in their travels and would look forward to welcoming them back again. He concluded by offering a prayer on behalf of the departing soldiers. The proceedings closed with cheers for the men and the glorious army and navy of the British Empire. The recruits wero then marched on to tho station platform and entrained. The train was not long in moving out, which it did to the accompaniment of exploding detonators, tho playing of •' Auld Lang Sync ' by the band, and a chorus of whistles from the railway engines. The Dunedin quota totalled 141; and the total draft including the North Otago quota and Milton (61), totalled 380. Before leaving tho Kensington Drill Hall the local mon and the Milton men were addressed by Colonel Smith, who said that when m camp they would be proud of their discipline, and realise what it meant to them. Lord Kitchener's advico to young soldiers was to avoid drink and keep fit. It was to bo hoped that many of the Thirtysecond were total abstainers, and that those who woro not would remember where the Plimsoll mark stood. If they did this they would keep out of trouble themselves and ayoiu making trouble for their comradcs Musketry training was most important. Our men were trained to about 15 aimed shots per minuto. The Germans fired from 8 to 10. It would be seen that if we could doLver tho greater number straight we had an advantage over tho foe, especially in what had been called " the mad minute" Nobody could say to-day how long the war would last. Russia was not doing too well and the submarines were giving trouble' But it was a distinctly hopeful sign that British conrols were rising. When the Ihirty-nrst went away tho price of consols was 55; to-day it was 55. London was well informed in these matters, and no matter what tho other portents were this steady rising of consols was a source of consolation In concluding, tho speaker advisod the men not to entertain tho belief that the colonial troops were better than all others—there was nothing to equal tho trained British soldier. He also counselled tho men to bohavo thomselyes at way ports. On behalf of the troops left in the district ho wished the departing draft every succcss and a speedv return. J Major Crowther went up in charge of the rouuorcemonts, which comprised the followxng» DUNEDIN GROUP. Infantry. Alexander, T. Alexander, J. 1?. Anderson, J. S. Ayers, J. H. Borbeau, J. A. Bennett, B. L. Borry, E. H. Bird, C. R. Bloxham, R. H. Bosworth, H. Brooks, T. Budge, D. Cadzow, W. M. Caffin. C. R. Campbell, S. Campbell, W. F. Carr, T. A. Casey, L. F. Christie, R. B. Christie, A. Clark A. Clark, J. Crawford, D. Crawford, J. N. Dawson, J. T. Dickson, A. P. Diehl, T. J. Doull, S. Eados, J. G. Elsoni, F. IT. Ellis, W. Flanagan, E. J.

Fleury, L. A. Forbes, W. A. Foster, A. J. F. Fotheringham, W. Framo, J. G. Frasor, J. Fyfe, J. Gardiner, C. Gerrie, W. Gibbs, N. a Gibbs, W. J. Gore, C. J. Gregory, W. E. Hanlon, B. A. M. Harrison, J. F. liatcher, E. G. Haydon, M. C. Hayes, J. Holdaway, A. D. Hopewell, A. D. Hopkins, R. Holleyman, G. H. Jones, P. W. Keay, A. E. King, T. W. Laing, G. B. Lark ins, H. Low, F. W. Lythgoe, J. . Macphail, W. Martin, A. Mason, F. Maloney, J. Marett, L, G-. Mason, G. N. Metcalf, G. Mills, A. E. Mooney, P. M. Mowbray W.- F. Mundio, A. A. M'Bride, F. A, M'Laron, P. A. M'Lean, W, M'Phee, W. Newman, C. H. Norman, W. B. Noone, F. O'Callaghan, R. J. Perry T. G. Plunkett, E. L. Price, J. W. Pullar, H. C. Ryburn, H. J. Randall, W. H. Reilly, W. C. Rishworth, J. Roach, F. B. Robertson, J. A. Rob.nson, S. S. L. Rodger, H. Ruseell, D. Russell, D. Russell, W. T. Rutherford, TL Shepherd, M. Smaill, W. T. Smith, D. A. Smith, J. Smithson, A. W. R. B. Stark, W. G. Salmond, W. P. Taylor, A. H. Templeton, A. H. Thomas, A. Thompson, J. , Thomson, G. Thomson, J. Tombs, E. Wallace, W. J. Walsh, R. U. Walsh, L. Ward, F. H. Williams, A. N. Williams, J. D. Engineers. Beverley, R. G. , Graham, J. G. Homer, P. G. Smoock, E. L. Morarafo. Bush, G. A. Gilbert, J.. J. Johnson, T. Lewis, W. J. Nimmo, J. T, Taylor, D. Abttt.t.kby. Bell, J. L. Carrington, H. W. Connor, C. Dale, H. V. Drumm, J. J. Edwards, A. s*. Grant, J. W. Hodgkiss, NHills, G. L. Hodgson, W. M. Johnstone, W. L. Robertson, W. A. Ambulance. Beatson, J. D Elliott, W. Hanson, F. J. SOUTH OTAGO QUOTA. Following is the nominal roll of reservists from Group XVI (South Otago) area: J. Amoich, Mi I burn. ii. K. iSauooh, Clinton. J. &. .barlow, Clinton. A. Baihga.te, Orookston, J. UatU'iuk, iiaiclutaa. H. iN. BlaoKiaw, Waipahi. R. B. Benny, Christen uroh. W. S. Brock, Merino Downs. S. Calanan, Manuka Greek. H. 0. Oarr, Milwim. R. Chalmers, M .iton, C. J. Clarke, Milton. S. K Cook, _ Katea. W. R. Ourrie, Clarksville. William Dale, Heriot. R. J. Davy, Balclutha. C. E. H. Davis, Baiotutha. G. Morning, Waipahi. D. Eraser, Mi I burn. E. J. Gibb, Milton. G. Gillespie, PurekirekL D. M. Gordon, Warepa. W. Graham, Clinton. T. J. Hand, Miller's Flat. R. Hare, Milburn. E. W. Houston, Milton. R. A. J. Hughes; Houipapa. J. J. Johnston, Heriot. Alex. Jones, Balclutha. M. Kean, Waiwera. J. Labes, Whenuakoa. J. S. Logie, Pukereiu. H. Lyons, Roxburgh. G. Leslie, Milton. J. A. M'Donald, Clinton. R. M'Lntosh, Owaka. A. Matheson, Lawrence. A. Melrose, Wainma. J. H. Morris, Kaitangaia. F. W. S. Mudie, Otabura. F. O. Maslin, Romahapa. W. E. Newell, Milburn. N. A. Orr, Milton. T. Parkinson, Balclutha, G. H. Poat, Owaka. 'S. Pringle, Crookston. F. M. Smith, Wangaloa, G. N. Steel, Pukeawa. Wm. Steel, Heriot. W. A. Stopford, Balclutha. W. B. Telford, Waiwera F. P. Ussher, Kelso. R. D. Webster, Pukeram. F. A. Wagner, Clinton. H. H. Webster, Clydevale. G. H. Wilson, To Houka. L. Yorston, Pukerau. INVERCA RGILL GROUP. Aldriuge, J..JI. Cooke, Alexander H. Campbell, John. Liuusay, Uoorge N. 1-tice, ir'ercy J£. Wild, D. T. Nicoison, Angus. M'Jjjachern, .Archibald, Watt, Alexander. Blue, A. Barclay, J. A. l/Ul'lj'Oil, xi. G. Hinton, Frank. Rowe, Alfred C. "Veitch, John T. Catto; John, Miller, W. Synnott, H. B. Anderson, Donald. Armstrong, Wm. R. Agnew, i nomas R. Atloy, George. Ayton, Joseph B. Berry, Alexander. Baird, Rob. K. Bean go, Alexander. Butt, Arthur E. Butler, J as. Alex. Blatoh, E. A. Campbell, Rob. Cochrane, B. EL Canty, Daniel. Cuff, Albert. Catto, J. A. Crosbio, Andrew. Clark, H. Cameron, Ronald. Clark, Sydney. Currie, J as. Cornie, Alex. Dillon, Wm. Dodd, Henry. Durham, George. Dodd, John R. Edge, A. H. Gibbs, Frederick. Grant, John B. Gilbce, Georgo H. Gardiner, Percival. Grey, John B. R. Gilmour, Wm. G. Hansen, Albert Hardio, John. Hill is, Robert. Hitchcock, Wm. R. Hall, Hugh. Hall, John. Hill, Alex. Horrell, T. D. llnndcrson, Alex. R. Johnston, J. P. Johnston, HL, W.

Jenkius, J. S. Kerr, N. S. Kcadjy, Patrick. Keen, George H. Lowo, John. Lee, Robert. Lynch, Mosea. Luscombo, Arthur W. JVlunro, Richard. Aku\alc, Arthur. Mcikle, Jas. Maxwell, AW Middleton, Henry A. Melhop, Harold R. Milne, Alex. Matheson, Wm TT Murray, Patrick. Milla, George A. McDonald, Jas. MIX M'Donald, John. M'Dowall, G. MTlolgan, Jas. M'Quarrie, Cavin C. M'Millan, George A. M'Namara, Jas. M. M'Kenzie, Robert. M'Call, Wm. Noble, Jas. W. Norton, F. P. Norman, Albert. O'Brien, Albert J. CVBrien, Stephen. O'Shannessy, Thomas. • O'Dodd, Michael. O'Neill, John. CFee, D. D. Patton, Norman. Parker, Herbert A. Poole, Phillip A. Palmer, W. D. Palmer, H. E. Pagan, Wm. Pennington, Richard. Reynolds, John L. Read, Walter. Richardson, Wm. Sjpeden, Thomas^ Sriaw, Arthur. Scott, Jas. Smith, Jas. O. Strangman, Downie. Shaw, Stanley. Short, Wm. f-nu't pvvfirth. F. '"k. Strudcwicke, W. ?L Tremaine, W. E. J. Tennant, Jos. H. Thwaites, Donald V. Toner, E. S.

Traynor, T. Williams, John Thomas, Theed, E. W. Thomson, D. H. NORTH OTAGO QUOTA. (From Oub Own Correspondent.) OAMARU ,July 24. Tho following is a list of men constituting the North Otago quota of the Thirtysecond Reinforcements, and who left for tho north this afternoon: — Allan, Henry, Oamaru. Allison, John, Kanfudy. Blake, Alfred John, Palmers ton. Brghtling, Leonard, Kurow. Beekingsale, John Herbert, Herbert. Byers, Thomas, Hawea Flat. Berry Thomas, Matakanui. Bell, John W. M., Georgetown. Blair, Samuel, Ngapara. Congalton, Eric J. W., Otiake. Carline; William, Alexandra. Donald, James G., Paerau. , Drake, Charles H., Omakau. Edwards, William Goorgo, Kurow. Finlay, Louis C-, Windsor. Davis, John H., Gimmerburn. Finnic, Thomas C., Moonlight. French, Robert J., Kauroo Hill. Frame, Harold C., Herbert. Grenfell, George L., Oamaru. Harrex, Harold 0., Becks. Harris Robert J., Otiake. Holley, Samuel A., Oamaru. Hore, Lancelot, Naseby. Keeloy, James, Kakanui. Korner, Alexander, Oturchna. • Molloy, James F., Oamaru. Malcolm, William, Enfield. M'Goe, Bernard L., Oamaru. Mansell, Thomas M., A\v anion,, Marshall, William H., Earnscleugli. M'Douall, Gerald W., Oamaru. M'Leod, Donald A., Ilillgrove. Nelson, George, Windsor Oakden, Frank W. W.. Ranfurly. O'Brien, William, Oamaru. Pullinger, George W., Maheno. Paton, Robert, Papakaio. Parsons, Frederick C. G-, Oamaru. Robertson, William E„ Oamaru. Reid, William, Pulteuri. Roulston, Hector, Albertown. Simpson, Robert,Tokarahi. Shennan, Stuart 8., Patearoa. Smith, Hamilton C., Lind-s Pass. Spcncer, Lewis 11., Cromwell.